Two familiar faces are raising money to give Indigenous and marginalised children across Australia access to life-changing support to improve vital literacy skills.

Leading office and education supplier Officeworks has for the past 13 years partnered the Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation for its annual, nationwide Literacy is Freedom Appeal, which assists marginalised communities gain vital language, literacy and communications skills.

The long-standing partnership has empowered communities and improved literacy and educational skills among Australian children, so far raising $4.2 million to help further educate more than 35,000 students.

The collaboration has not only literally changed lives, but driven community-led change to help close the literacy gap and ensure children have the best chance to thrive in school, no matter their background or circumstances.

2024 ALNF ambassadors – award winning actress Michala Banas and actor and Play School presenter Luke Carroll – have been supporting this year's campaign, sharing a passion for education.

"It's something that my mum instilled in me at a young age and throughout my life until her passing recently," Mr Carroll said.

"I hope to instil this in to not only into my own children, but into all children."

Ms Banas said The Literacy is Freedom Appeal was important to show what extraordinary work the ALNF and Officeworks were doing.

"They do important work with literacy in our Indigenous communities and underserved communities," she said.

"It's helping Indigenous kids right across the nation to build brighter futures for themselves, and most importantly write their own stories."

ALNF is a national charity whose innovative programs address vital needs of a diverse range of individuals, children and communities, including First Nations Australians.

The Appeal, which closes September 30, is part of Officeworks' People and Planet Positive Plan, a commitment to raise $5m for local causes between 2020 and 2025 and supporting 30,000 students who need it most.

ALNF co-founder and executive director Kim Kelly said Officeworks believed equality in education was a must and it was committed to having an impact so they no child was left behind.

"Being able to read, write and communicate opens the door to a world where everyone has the confidence to express themselves, engage with society and share their stories," she said.

Officeworks community manager Zoe Cairns said every child in Australia should have an education, no matter the background.

"Together with the generosity of our customers and local communities, we are excited to help make a real impact in the lives of Australian children," she said.

To find out how to support the Literacy is Freedom Appeal, visit the Officeworks website.